Sustainability
Tufts plays a crucial role in helping the world adapt to a changing planet while tackling such challenging issues as climate change and resource depletion. Our goal is to be responsible stewards of the physical environment by cultivating knowledge of sustainable issues and solutions across disciplines in our students and faculty.
New & Notable
A new study assesses the environmental sustainability impact of food suggestions in the national Dietary Guidelines for Americans
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Tufts research could help inform future strategies to shift consumer behavior
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A one-year renovation transforms a Tufts landmark into a place of new academic purpose and vitality
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Two Tufts alums are helping Ugandan women grow strong roots and reach new heights through financial, literacy, and agricultural programs
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We need smart, strategic, and compassionate leadership in our nation, O’Rourke tells a Tufts podcast
Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua
Spotlights
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Part of the Clinical Translational Science Award One Health Alliance. Promotes collaboration between disciplines to improve the health of people, animals, and the environment.
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A graduate-level program within the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy that fuses the disciplines of nutrition, agricultural science, environmental studies and public policy.
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One of the special-interest housing options on campus. Provides a living space for environmentally interested students and a meeting place for the larger Tufts community. Promotes the spread of knowledge and passion for sustainable living.
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A research institute dedicated to promoting a better understanding of how societies can pursue their economic and community goals in an environmentally and socially sustainable manner.
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Research into the effects of extreme precipitation events on tea, secondary metabolite chemistry, farmer responses, and consumer behavior.
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A group of residential students who help raise awareness about ecological issues, encourage environmentally responsible behavior among their hall mates and peers, and plan related events and activities.
Resources
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Majors
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Minors
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Departments Offering Sustainability Courses
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Degree Programs
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Certificate Programs
Explore what Tufts is doing to reduce its own impact on the environment, including efforts related to waste reduction, water and energy use, food, and health. Find out more about student clubs, events, and other resources for faculty, staff, and students interested in getting involved with sustainability on campus.
Tufts in the News
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Grist
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The Conversation
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Bloomberg Environment